Private James Wilson
Private James Wilson of E Squadron, North Irish Horse. Service Nos 1527 (NIH), 71421 (Corps of Hussars). Wilson was born on10 September 1898, at Home Farm, Burnside Road, Dunadry. He served with the Ulster Volunteers before the War. He enlisted on 12 May 1915 and embarked for France with E Squadron North Irish Horse on 11 January 1916, later serving with the 1st Regiment North Irish Horse when A, D and E Squadrons were combined in May 1916. Wilson faced a Court Martial on 5 March 1917 for leaving his post from 15 February to 3 March, and was given 56 days Field Punishment No.1, with 14 days remission. He was wounded (gassed) on 30 August 1918. Home on leave on 18 November 1918, he returned to France on 3 December and was home again on 25 January 1919. A month later he was discharged to Class Z Army Reserve. Wilson emigrated to Canada after the War.
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